Law Enforcement Learn Leadership Skills at FBI Summit
A week-long FBI summit is going on in East Alabama. Law enforcement and other officials have been in Opelika this week for an annual FBI seminar. They're learning ways to better serve…
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Mobile Bus Driver Killed in Crash, No Students Onboard
A Mobile school bus driver is dead following the crash of a bus that had just dropped off students at school. Mobile County school officials tell say the wreck happened Thursday morning near Interstate 65 at U.S. 45. Photos show…
Gov. Ivey Announces Various Road and Bridge Projects Across Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Transportation on Thursday announced that more than $30 million in funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. The funding is made available through the Alabama Transportation…
Alabama News Network Day at the Alabama National Fair
It's Alabama News Network Day at the Alabama National Fair! Get in for $1 with a non-perishable food. Rides are $1, or $30 for wristband. Fair open now, rides open at 3. Montgomery Public Schools are out Friday so tonight…
Montgomery JCPenney Looking to Hire 60 Seasonal Employees for Holiday Season
JCPenney is preparing for crowds of festive shoppers during the upcoming holiday season by hiring 60 seasonal associates throughout the Montgomery area for a variety of store positions. Available customer service and support positions include cashiers, replenishment specialists, SEPHORA inside JCPenney beauty consultants and more. JCPenney offers seasonal associates a full associate…
Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Underage Family Member
Montgomery police have charged Gonzalo Berrera, 42, with one count of first-degree rape, attempted rape and incest. This arrest is in connection to a sexual assault investigation that began on Oct. 9 involving a juvenile female family member. Berrera was…
People at the Historic Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church React to Reed's Win
Steven Reed's historic win in Tuesday's run-off election, has many people excited about the future of a city known as the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement. "I never thought…
Judge Charles Price Weighs in on Historic Mayoral Race
Judge Charles price, has spent the majority of his accomplished career in Montgomery. He has seen it all, heard it all, and remained successful through it all. When asked about what the election of…
Steven Reed Talks Making History, Plans for Montgomery
Mayor-elect Steven Reed sits down one-on-one with Alabama News Network's Darryl Hood the day after being elected Montgomery's first black mayor. Reed opens up about the magnitude of the historic…
ASU Marching Band to Perform at Halftime of NFL Game
The director of Alabama State University’s Mighty Marching Hornets has confirmed that ASU’s nationally acclaimed 210–member band is going “Pro” on Oct. 20. The band has been selected to perform at halftime during the National Football League’s (NFL) Atlanta Falcons…
Congresswoman Terri Sewell Hosts Town Hall Meeting in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell was in Wilcox County Wednesday -- where she hosted a town hall meeting with constituents -- in Camden. Sewell talked with constituents about what's happening in congress -- and let them know…
Mayor Todd Strange Ready to Help in Reed's Transition
Current Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange now only has a few weeks left in office before Mayor-elect Steven Reed takes over as the city's top official. We caught up with the…
BMW Recalls Cars, SUVs to Fix Backup Camera Display Problem
BMW is recalling more than 257,000 vehicles in the U.S. because drivers might not be able to see the backup camera display. The recall covers certain 3-Series, 5-series, 6-Series, 7-Series and 8-Series cars as well as certain X3, X4, X5…
Impeachment of Trump Puts Sen. Doug Jones in a Bind
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones is headed into a tough election fight that he wants to keep focused on his record. But he may have to talk about impeachment. Already considered the Senate's most endangered Democrat, the impeachment inquiry is adding…
US Soldier in Afghanistan Accused of Raping Alabama Student
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - U.S. Army criminal investigators have arrested a deployed soldier accused of raping an Auburn University student last year. Auburn police Capt. Lorenza Dorsey said in a news release Tuesday that 27-year-old Ryan Charles Petro of North…
Exclusive: Steve Flowers Analysis of Steven Reed's Victory
Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers shared his insight into Steven Reed's overwhelming victory in the runoff for Montgomery Mayor. Reed becomes the first black mayor in Montgomery's history. Flowers says Reed's…
Former Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford Speaks Out about Steven Reed's Election
Former Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford can appreciate Steven Reed's election as the first black mayor in Montgomery's history. That's because Ford was elected Tuskegee's first black mayor in 1972. He…
David Woods still plans to serve Montgomery, Despite Losing the Mayor's Runoff
David Woods scored 33% of Montgomery's votes in the race to become mayor, losing to Montgomery County Probate Judge Steven Reed, who finished with 67% in tonight's runoff. Woods spent his night at…
Montgomery City Council District 3 Too Close to Call
At the end of a historic night in Montgomery, the District 3 City Council race was too close to call. Less than 10 votes separated incumbent Tracy Larkin and Marche Johnson. The election will now turn to provisional votes before…
Steven Reed Becomes Montgomery's First Black Mayor
The numbers are in and Steven Reed has won the election for mayor of Montgomery. Reed becomes Montgomery's first black mayor in the city's history. Reed defeated David Woods with 67%…
Police: 50 Animals Found Alive in Feces-Filled Mobile Home
PELL CITY, Ala. (AP) - Authorities in Alabama say they've arrested a woman whose mobile home was filled with feces, dead carcasses and 50 malnourished animals. News outlets report Donna Mullins was arrested Friday and charged with obstruction of governmental…
Alabama City's Former Mayor, Judge Dies
OZARK, Ala. (AP) - A man who held several leadership posts, including mayor, judge and police chief in the Alabama City of Ozark, has died. Funeral services for Tom A. Goff will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Earl…
Montgomery City Runoffs: The Results
Alabama News Network has the latest results in the Montgomery City Runoffs. Voters in Montgomery are deciding who will be the next mayor, as well as three city council seats. CLICK HERE for complete election results from Alabama News Network.…
Grant Awarded to Restore Dilapidated Boynton House in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The dilapidated former home of a Selma voting rights legend will soon be getting a much-needed -- and long overdue facelift. "I just felt like this is…
Montgomery Municipal Election Coverage
We're bringing you LIVE coverage of today's Montgomery Mayoral runoff election. Tune-in to CBS 8 & ABC 32 for LIVE updates throughout the night!
